Monday, December 12, 2016

Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo -- Beachbody Club Recipe

So my friend, Shannon, and I decided to do a meal swap and we are planning and prepping together. We are each making 3 dinners and then we will work around our meals. Well, I'm a plain Jane type of person who could live off of the SAME food for months. I mean, buffalo chicken salads are my weakness... So.. as I was looking outside of the box, I found this recipe and I just instantly craved it!


What You'll Need:

8 oz. dry whole grain fettuccine
3 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
1 medium cauliflower, chopped (about 1½ pounds)
2 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish; optional)

Preparation:

1. Cook fettuccine according to directions on package. Before draining, reserve 2 cups of cooking water; set aside.

2. Bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower. Reduce heat; cook, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until soft.

3. While cauliflower cooks, heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.

4. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute, or until garlic is soft. Remove from heat and strain.

5. Place cauliflower in blender (or food processor) with 2 cups of reserved cooking water, garlic, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Blend in two or more batches if necessary; cover with lid and kitchen towel. Blend until very smooth. Add additional cooking water if needed.

6. Heat cauliflower mixture in same medium saucepan over medium-low heat.

7. Add almond milk; cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes. Consistency should be that of a thick soup.

8. Add fettuccine; mix well.

9. Divide fettuccine evenly between four bowls. Top evenly with cheese and parsley (if desired); serve immediately.


Container Count: 1½ Green, 2 Yellows, ½ Blue, ½ tsp.

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